NO CONDEMNATION

Romans 8:1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

I expect we all know the scenario. We’re going along quite happily and then we suddenly think of something we’ve done or said that was wrong and we feel bad about it. Then we overthink it, it grows out of proportion and before we know it, we feel awful. What’s happening? It’s the accuser of the brethren. Satan has come along to condemn us and we’ve fallen for it hook line and sinker. Ever been there?

When that happens and we’ve lost our peace and our sense of perspective, we have to go to the Word of God to get it back again, because we know it’s God’s truth. We need to remind ourselves that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, that we can come to His throne of grace any time to receive His mercy and forgiveness because Jesus bore all our sins at the Cross. He has already forgiven them all but we do need to accept His forgiveness and forgive ourselves. 

His Word reminds us we are accepted and loved beyond measure, that we have been given God’s own righteousness and that God’s love for us in unconditional, even if we have made a mistake.

So the next time we know we’ve not got everything right and we’re feeling condemned, let’s go to the Lord immediately to say sorry and stop the accuser in his tracks. We can ask the Lord to give us back His perspective, and see ourselves the way He does - precious in His sight, free from condemnation, His masterpiece, a special treasure being used for His glory.

When we know Jesus as our Saviour and Lord then God calls us His child, we belong to Him and He’s in the process of changing us from one degree of glory to another. Praise God, that’s Good News!😊 Thank You Lord for all You have done. Amen.

If you’ve never yet asked Jesus to come into your life why not do it today and ask Him to forgive you and wipe your slate clean. Ask Him to be your Lord and Saviour and receive His gift of no condemnation and a fresh start. He loves you.❤️